Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a fun way to share upcoming books that you’re excited about with other bloggers and readers. This month I’m participating in Sci-Fi Month hosted by Rinn Reads and Over the Effing Rainbow, and celebrating all things science fiction with weekly sci-fi Waiting on Wednesday picks! Here’s what I’m excited about this week:
“Firefly” meets DUNE in this action-packed sci-fi adventure about a close-knit, found family of a crew navigating a galaxy of political intrigue and resource-driven power games.
Nev has just joined the crew of the starship Kaitan Heritage as the cargo loader. His captain, Qole, is the youngest-ever person to command her own ship, but she brooks no argument from her crew of orphans, fugitives, and con men. Nev can’t resist her, even if her ship is an antique.
As for Nev, he’s a prince, in hiding on the ship. He believes Qole holds the key to changing galactic civilization, and when her cooperation proves difficult to obtain, Nev resolves to get her to his home planet by any means necessary.
But before they know it, a rival royal family is after Qole too, and they’re more interested in stealing her abilities than in keeping her alive.
Nev’s mission to manipulate Qole becomes one to save her, and to survive, she’ll have to trust her would-be kidnapper. He may be royalty, but Qole is discovering a deep reservoir of power—and stars have mercy on whoever tries to hurt her ship or her crew.
Shadow Run (Kaitan Chronicles #1) by AdriAnne Strickland & Michael Miller. Releases in March 2017 from Delacorte Press. I don’t know about you, but I tend to jump on anything out there that compares itself to Firefly, so of course I had to add this book to my TBR! Looks like a fun start to a new space opera series.
Let me know what you’re waiting on this week:-D
This might’ve won me over at Firefly meets Dune! I am curious as to why Nev thinks Qole is who he needs — and I am very curious about the rest of this crew! Here’s mine: http://editingeverything.com/blog/2016/11/16/waiting-on-wednesday-bookshops/
Oh good, another Firefly fan!
I like the concept of having to trust her kidnapper. The cover also intrigues me as well. I always enjoyed Firefly, but not Dune so much (I know, the shame!) Thanks for pointing this one out!
Barb (boxermommyreads) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday (82)
I’m not a big Dune fan either, but it’s hard to ignore the Firefly comparison!
Firefly meets DUNE? Now there are two franchises I never thought I’d hear mentioned in the same sentence. 🙂
Ha ha, right? I have to say that makes me all the more curious:-)
Interesting combination for comparison. It sounds like a good read. Hope you enjoy it!
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Had me at Firefly 😉
Me too, that’s all it takes:-)
This sounds really good and not a long wait – great pick!
Lynn 😀
I guess in publishing terms March is actually considered “not a long wait.” LOL.
An antiquated ship, a crew of misfits and some galactic intrigue? Ah, count me in!!! 🙂
This sounds just perfect – and the Firefly + Dune mention is a welcome addition. Noted and added to the list, thank you!
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I agree, this combination is irresistible!
I agree, this does look fun. And I need more SF. I love the cover with the inside of a ship- nice touch.
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I really like the cover too, it’s different from many other SF covers.
Anything that gets compared to Firefly is hook line and sinker for me. lol Adding to the list… *sigh*
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Now to see if it lives up to the comparison;-)
Ooh, I haven’t heard of this one! ADDED! It sounds excellent, thanks for putting it on my radar 😀
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday 11/16/16
I don’t think this book has been getting enough attention, but it’s not your “typical” SFF publisher so maybe that’s why.
Oooo, new series! I’d not heard of these authors. Another fun fact – I’ve not watched Firefly! Whoops. 😀 I hope you enjoy this book when you get a chance to read it!
Thanks for visiting my blog! Have a wonderful week, Tammy. =)
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I think you’d love Firefly! It’s so funny, but also very emotional. Thanks for visiting, Alyssa!
I’m sold by that cover alone, I have to say. Which is weird because it’s not the most exciting cover in the world but it somehow promises a lot, I think.
Lorraine recently posted…Sci-Fi Month: Time Loops
I’ve been learning that the whole “found family in space” thing really works for me, so I’m definitely on board with this one!
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I’ve never heard of this one. I’m not sure it’s for me, but it does sound intriguing! I hope you love it. 🙂